Jessica R. Rodgers

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Jessica R. Rodgers is a biomedical engineer advancing the frontiers of surgical robotics and haptic simulation. Her research centers on two critical challenges: enhancing intraoperative safety through automated sensing and improving surgical training with immersive virtual reality. In her highly cited 2022 work, Rodgers pioneered a sensor-based system that automatically detects electrosurgical cautery states by tracking tool location via navigation systems, enabling real-time classification of tissue types during energy events. This innovation directly addresses the risk of unintended tissue damage in robot-assisted surgery. Building on this foundation, her 2024 study introduced a haptic-enhanced VR simulator for Robossis robot-assisted femur fracture surgery—a training tool designed to flatten the steep learning curve of complex orthopedic procedures. By integrating tactile feedback with virtual environments, Rodgers’ work equips surgeons with realistic, risk-free practice. With over 9 combined citations in just two years, her contributions are already shaping safer, more effective surgical technologies. Rodgers exemplifies how targeted engineering solutions can transform both the operating room and the training simulator.